Head Injuries

• Montreal Canadiens legend Henri Richard had stage 3 CTE at time of death, study finds

  The Foundation says 16 of 17 NHL players studied have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, including Hall of Famer Stan Mikita.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023
  
• Investigators seek suspect in assault reported at a Halloween party in Guelph

  An argument turned physical at a party early Sunday. Two men were taken to hospital with head injuries.

  Crime

  Oct 31, 2022
  
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• Smaller head impacts can accumulate over youth football season, study finds

  The study found that players who were not diagnosed with concussions still underwent changes to cognitive by the end of the football season.

  Sports

  Mar 7, 2022
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• UBC Okanagan gets $1 million to fund research for victims of domestic violence

  The new grant will give researchers a better understanding of head trauma associated with domestic violence.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2019
• Unlicensed Winnipeg daycare operator charged for head injuries to six-month-old baby

  A Winnipeg daycare operator is behind bars after police wrapped up an investigation into a severely injured six-month-old boy that began last fall.

  Crime

  Jun 28, 2019
• Cancelling rugby in N.S. could discourage reporting of injuries elsewhere: Rugby Canada

  The decision to cancel all high school rugby games in Nova Scotia could have a dangerous implication for all student athletes, sport officials say, because it could lead to players hiding injuries.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
• N.S. education minister calls for reinstatement of high school rugby

  The fallout continues after the Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation's (NSSAF) decision to cancel high school rugby in the province.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
• Calgary man grateful for help after falling on slippery sidewalk, injuring head

  A Calgary man is grateful after treatment he received after the head injury he sustained after falling on a slippery sidewalk.

  News

  Jan 21, 2019
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• NHL, ex-players reach tentative settlement in concussion lawsuit

  The NHL and 100 ex-players have reached a tentative settlement in the biggest lawsuit over head injuries sustained while playing hockey.

  Sports

  Nov 12, 2018
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• When should parents be worried about head bumps and bruises in kids?

  Dr. Bruce Wright with the Stollery Children's Hospital emergency department said the vast majority of the time, young kids are fine when they hit they heads.

  Features

  Nov 1, 2018